If this scene sounds familiar, you are already familiar with \u201churkle-durkle,\u201d even though you may not have ever heard the term. Hurkle-durkling simply means to stay in bed long past the time when you \u201cshould\u201d already be up. It\u2019s a Scottish term dating back to the 1800s<\/a>, originally having more to do with sitting in a crouching position either for warmth or secrecy, but it eventually took on a more relaxed and positive connotation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s a word that only the biggest etymology<\/a> enthusiast would know had it not been plucked from obscurity thanks to TikTok. The hurkle-durkling trend seems to have started with actress Kira Kosarin<\/a> when she shared it as her \u201cword of the day.\u201d \u201cI do be hurkling,\u201d she joked, \u201cand I do be durkling and once I\u2019ve hurkled my last durkle in a given morning I will get up, but I\u2019m a big fan of a hurkle-durkle.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Kosarin\u2019s clip prompted others to share videos of themselves enjoying a good hurkle-durkling, blissfully wrapped in their sheets<\/a>, basking in the sunlight<\/a>, leisurely reading<\/a>, etc. One woman hailing from Scotland even joked<\/a>, \u201c[The Scottish] knew it was so critical to well-being they made a whole term about it. So, no, I\u2019m not being lazy or wasting my life. I\u2019m practicing an ancestral right of passage. I\u2019m connecting with my culture and heritage.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n It sounds awesome, refreshing, and freeing\u2026but at this point, you might be thinking, W<\/em>ait, isn\u2019t this just bed-rotting<\/a><\/em>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bed-rotting, another TikTok trend<\/a> about lying in bed, and hurkle-durkling are similar, but have very different contexts. Bed-rotting has more to do with symptoms of burnout and fatigue, whereas hurkle-durkling is a bit more hygge<\/a>, if you will. It\u2019s seen as a pleasurable activity meant to promote rest for overall well-being. Plus, a hurkle-durkle has an end in sight, whereas bed-rotting can take up an entire weekend, or longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n No matter how silly \u201churkle-durkle\u201d sounds, it could be seriously good for us. A 2017 study found that sleeping in, even a couple of days a week, reduced the chances of a heart attack or stroke by 63%<\/a>, especially for folks who get less than six hours of sleep through the rest of the week (so, everyone, basically). Not only that, but getting those few extra minutes of shut-eye from hitting the snooze can help increase alertness and boost our mood<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Really, as with any self-care practice, balance is key. Experts warn against staying in bed as an everyday practice<\/a> or to avoid responsibilities and uncomfortable feelings<\/a>, especially as too much inactivity can worsen feelings of depression<\/a>. In some cases, sleeping in can also be dangerous to your health<\/a> because many people tend to sleep in or oversleep as a way to \u201ccatch up\u201d on the sleep they may have missed throughout the week. Experts suggest adults get seven to nine hours of sleep<\/a> per night. Failing to do so can accumulate over time and lead to sleep debt<\/a>, which is hard to escape and can increase the risk of health issues like obesity<\/a>, heart disease<\/a>, and more<\/a>. In short, sleeping in on weekends is okay when done mindfully and moderately; in this context, it can actually be the rejuvenation we long for and that too many of us don\u2019t grant ourselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In fact, Kristin Wilson<\/a>, a licensed professional counselor and chief experience officer, told Yahoo Life<\/em><\/a> that perhaps so many people are leaning into silly, catchy terms like \u201churkle-durkle\u201d because they make rest and self-care (activities many Americans \u201care hesitant to celebrate and fully embrace\u201d) more accessible. Popular accounts like The Nap Ministry<\/a> and Self Care is for Everyone<\/a> on Instagram prove that social media can play a major role in making self-care accessible and acceptable, with each account sporting 556 thousand and one million followers, respectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cSometimes our bodies just need a break, and we don\u2019t want to feel guilty about taking time to rest,\u201d Wilson explained. \u201cGiving this behavior a clever social media name can make it feel more socially acceptable and when it trends and becomes popular, it normalizes the need for relaxation within the community of followers.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n So with that, show yourself some love with a little hurkle-durkle. It\u2019s fun to say, and oh so important to do.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" You might have already hurkle-durkled this week without knowing it. Your alarm clock goes off. 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How did hurkle-durkle make its way to the U.S.?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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